South Molton Road, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16

Fantastic development/renovation opportunity in Bampton! A period, three bedroom semi-detached cottage set within a generous garden with scope for a building plot (subject to planning). NO ONWARD CHAIN.


This three-bedroom, semi-detached period cottage is ideally located on the edge of Bampton, within easy walking distance of the village’s many amenities. Bampton is a thriving and characterful country village offering a selection of independent shops, pubs, cafés, a doctor’s surgery with pharmacy, and a beautiful 15th-century church. The market town of Tiverton lies approximately 7 miles to the south, providing further facilities and dual carriageway access to Junction 27 of the M5 and Tiverton Parkway mainline station (London Paddington in around 2 hours).

The Cottage
This charming cottage is full of character and offers great scope for renovation. The accommodation comprises:
Entrance hall
Two generous reception rooms (one with oil-fired Rayburn)
Kitchen with access to the rear courtyard
Three bedrooms upstairs
Family bathroom

The cottage sits within a generous plot of approximately 0.2 acres. Outside, there’s a courtyard area immediately behind the house with an outside WC and an attached store room, which leads through to the large enclosed garden. A real highlight of the property, the garden offers plenty of space with ample off-road parking, a stone-built garage building and double gates providing access from the road.

Planning Potential
The owners have previously submitted a planning application for a one-bedroom, single-storey dwelling in the garden (Mid Devon District Council Ref: 24/00305/FULL), which was refused in March 2024. While the application was not appealed, the pre-application advice from the planning officer was positive, provided certain guidelines were followed. The owners believe the application failed due to the planning consultant not adhering to these guidelines, and they feel there remains strong potential for a successful future application, subject to planning.

This is a rare opportunity to restore a lovely period cottage and potentially add value with a future development. Whether you're looking for a project, investment, or a charming home with space to grow, this property is packed with potential.

Please see the floor plan for the dimensions. The internal photos have been taken with a wide-angle lens to show more of the rooms.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Central heating is provided by the oil-fired Rayburn.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band C

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council